Junior Budget Analyst

Kadiak - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Alexandria, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kadiak, LLC is seeking a Junior Budget Analyst to support budget formulation and allocation activities for government customers in Alexandria, VA. The role involves ensuring effective budget execution and financial planning aligned with organizational goals, assisting in the development and management of spend plans, performing financial analysis, and collaborating with senior leadership for efficient resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, formulation, and submission of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with financial policies and organizational priorities.
• Support the allocation and tracking of budget authority, ensuring accurate execution of financial resources across various components.
• Collaborate with component leads to gather, consolidate, and reconcile spend plans, ensuring timely processing of budget adjustments.
• Provide analysis and support for funding requests, unfunded requirements, and prior-year carryover to aid decision-making and financial planning efforts.
• Perform regular financial duties such as budget reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of financial projections to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of financial reports, including budget execution status, funding availability, and spending forecasts for senior leadership.
• Support quarterly and year-end financial reporting, including obligation and expenditure analysis.
• Analyze financial policies, directives, and regulatory changes to assess their impact on budget formulation and execution.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines to improve budget processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Utilize the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) system to manage budget formulation, allocation, and execution processes, ensuring all transactions and documentation are processed accurately.
• Provide support and guidance to team members on DAI processes, helping manage budget tracking and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, accounting, or a business-related discipline.
• Experience with the Defense Agency Initiative (DAI) is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in DoD Financial Management.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Candidates must be a US Citizen with a final Secret Level Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Defense Financial Manager - Preferred, not required.
• DoD Financial Management Certification Level 2 - Preferred, not required.
• Experience with Hyperion is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance